human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (her-2) as a new prognostic and predictive factor has been believed as an essential measurement in breast carcinoma. about 280 articles were reviewed and 115 were referred in this review article on her-2. her-2 is an oncoprotein epidermal growth factor receptor produced by a so-called cell surface oncogene. overexpression results in aggressive behavior, ...

breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. breast cancer in one third of all patients will go on to metastasis, which is the main cause of mortality in cancer cases. tumor cells detach from primary tumor and enter into the circulation as circulating tumor cells (ctcs) which can form metastatic lesions. in this study, the expression of ck-19 gene in blood samples of metastatic b...

Abstract: Background: Early detection of breast cancer has a direct relationship with women's knowledge about breast cancer and its screening methods. Knowledge, attitude, and behavior of women in Yazd haven't yet surveyed, however breast cancer is one of health institute's priorities. The objective of this study is to survey the knowledge, attitude, and behavior regarding breast cancer screen...

Background: Birth weight has been identified as a birth-related factor associated with the risk of breast cancer. However, the evidence is inconsistent. Methods: To investigate the association between birth weight and breast cancer, we conducted a metaanalysis of published studies between 1996 and 2008. Eighteen studies encompassing 16,424 breast cancer cases were included in the meta-analysis....

BACKGROUND Birth weight has been identified as a birth-related factor associated with the risk of breast cancer. However, the evidence is inconsistent. METHODS To investigate the association between birth weight and breast cancer, we conducted a meta-analysis of published studies between 1996 and 2008. Eighteen studies encompassing 16,424 breast cancer cases were included in the meta-analysis...

background: breast cancer is the most common type of malignancy in the female population, rarely is reported by thromboembolic events during the course of the disease. in this case, we present a rare case of breast cancer presenting as deep vein thrombosis of the axillary vein.case presentation: a 40-year- old female was admitted due to pain and swelling of her right arm and forearm of two mont...

Inflammatory breast cancer is an uncommon and severe malignancy that frequently goes undiagnosed at first because it presents similarly to more benign diseases like mastitis, resulting in delayed treatment. affects 1% 5% of all occurrences accounts for 8% 10% cancer-related deaths. Erythema, skin abnormalities, nipple inversion, edema, warmth the affected are signs inflammatory cancer. Recogniz...

Background: Breast preservation can considerably improve the postoperative living quality of breast cancer patients. Through this study, we proposed a novel, safe, and effective surgical modality for in patients with early cancer.

abstract   background: due to the high incidence of breast cancer and the effect of its early diagnosis on decreasing morbidity and mortality, we used the gail model to study breast cancer risk in iranian women.   methods: this study was done in a simple randomized way. participants were 2000 iranian women older than 35 years old. the questionnaire consisted of demographic data such as age, rac...